Project coordinator support at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Project coordinator support at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, gender, creed, or political affiliation.

POST SUMMARY

Title: Project coordinator support

Work Location: Kano

Contract: Fixed to Open-ended and Working hours according to Nigeria labour Law

Opening Date: Jul 09, 2025

Closing Date: Jul 21, 2025.

MAIN PURPOSE

Providing support to the Project Coordinator in the security management and the coordination tasks, ensuring a
smooth relation with local and national authorities and contributing to the context analysis and follow-up according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the smooth running of the project.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (non-exhaustive list)

• Representing MSF externally together with the Project Coordinator (PC) or alone (when delegated) and negotiating on behalf of the project coordination in close cooperation with the PC and based on beforehand agreed messaging. Assisting in safeguarding and promoting MSF’s image externally
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on key issues (security, risk, etc.) to the Project Coordinator and providing contextual information, through a sound knowledge of counterparts, parties, actors, authorities and military groups, in different administrations/parties and governorates/districts in order
  to improve understanding and decision-making processes. Maintaining the security database and providing a biweekly context analysis based on recent incidents and developments
• Assisting in exploratory missions and assessments as needed and participating in the development of security plans
• Assisting the Project Coordinator in Internal and External Communication sessions and events about MSF (for National staff, the Ministry of Health staff, as well as local authorities, community leader,
  military actors, security forces) in order to improve awareness, understanding of MSF principles and services and public opinion adhesion. Write meeting minutes and contribute to the meeting logbook.
• Ensuring the continuity of relations/networking with local actors (other NGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, media, etc.) and filing and updating field contacts and correspondence in order to ensure information sources accuracy and its availability on regular basis. Organizing advocacy contacts and appointments for the Project Coordinator.
• Translating and reviewing documents and acting as an interpreter when needed. Assisting the Project Coordinator in the drafting of correspondences with authorities and counterparts (government officials, military actors, community leaders, UN agencies, NGOs, etc.) in order to ensure fluent and accurate communication flows.
• Preparing and conducting context, cultural and security briefings on the project context to new employees (national and international) in order to facilitate their integration and within the project
  environment. Ensuring regular security briefings/trainings of assessment team, drivers, and guards in consultation with the Project Coordinator.
• Being contactable by phone and available to assist the Project Coordinator with important context, security and operational issues that may occur outside of regular working hours unless otherwise
  agreed with the PC (e.g., holidays)
• Performing assigned additional responsibilities or tasks as required by the Project Coordinator.
• Establish and update local security contact list for the State of Kano and in the project area- Project area police commandant, Vigilante, Traditional Security organs like the Emir house and other necessary security organs.
• Establish and update contact list of Key Stakeholders linked to MSF medical operations.
• Context scanning for relevant security matters affecting the project and update the PC.
• Act as interlocutor between MSF and the Community whenever requested by the PC.
• Draw and come up with road itinery and safe movement plan within the project area and advise the PC accordingly. Always uphold the interest of MSF before the Kano Government Authorities especially the State Ministry of Health’s Authority, the Local Government Areas and respective Communities
• Maintain and update weekly security log book and tracking in the state and the entire NW region
• Ensure smooth information sharing with the team- relevant security information in consultation with the PC
• Always ensure confidentiality of and about MSF activity within the context

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Education

• University Degree Level, preferably in the field of Social Sciences (Political Sciences,
International Public Law, Anthropology, Economics, etc.) Experience

• Essential: Experience in and exposure to working in a complicated political,
security and humanitarian environment

• Essential: Experience in data collection, reporting and analysis

• Desirable two years previous experience in similar jobs in the field of humanitarian
aid with MSF or other NGOs

• Desirable: Management experience
Languages

• Hausa is required and English is required, (high level command oral and written)
Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, Internet/social media)

• Excellent understanding of MSF’s principles and values

• Knowledge of and interest in humanitarian issues

• In-depth contextual knowledge and analysis skills

• High level of knowledge of local culture and customs

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation L2
• Teamwork and Cooperation L2
• Behavioral Flexibility L2
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• Stress Management L3

REMUNERATION

According to the MSFW salary scale (Level 8) in Nigeria.

HOW TO APPLY

The below step should be completed.

Fill in the form and upload your documents, i.e. CV, cover letter and educational qualifications using the link
below:

Click Here to Start The Application

Deadline for submission of applications:
July 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

NOTE:

• Please note that non-compliance or Late application will NOT be considered.
  Only successful applicants will be called for a written test and interview.
  Attention!
• Female candidates and people with disability who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to Apply.
• No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will betolerated in the recruitment process. MSF reserves the right to refuse the hiring of a candidate who has benefitted from such acts.
• All illicit demands of these types may be pursued through the judicial system.

MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of discrimination based on gender,
religion, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground.